Metastatic Cancer Support Group
A monthly support and education group for those coping with cancer as a chronic illness. Facilitated by an oncology social worker, guest...
The liver is a football-sized organ located in the abdomen that filters blood from other parts of the body. Our team includes doctors, nurses, dietitians, psychiatrists, and social workers, all of whom are here to meet the physical and emotional needs of liver cancer patients and their families.
Liver cancer affects both men and women, but men are more likely to have it. All races/ethnicities are affected. Non-Caucasian people are more commonly diagnosed at an advanced stage of the disease.
The most common risk factors include:
While hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and alcohol related liver disease are the most common risk factors, fatty liver disease due to obesity is a growing cause of liver cancer.
Some people falsely believe liver cancer always is caused by excessive alcohol use. This is untrue -- a variety of factors can cause liver cancer. But heavy alcohol use is a risk factor for liver cancer. Studies have shown that heavy alcohol consumption over time can increase the risk of liver cancer significantly.
Liver cancer is typically asymptomatic (meaning no symptoms are present) until patients develop advanced stages of the disease. However, once the cancer has grown large enough, it can cause a number of health conditions, including:
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should see a doctor. People with a history of chronic liver disease or cirrhosis should be routinely checked for liver cancer.
Our doctors treat all forms of liver cancer. The four main types of liver cancer are:
We diagnose liver cancer with a variety of medical tests, including:
There are many treatments for liver cancer, and if diagnosed early, treatment is often successful.
Beyond treatment, we provide a range of education and support options to all our cancer patients.
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